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Kyle Lionheart wears his heart on his sleeve at the Mullum Roots Festival last weekend. Photo Jeff Dawson

Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?

One of the last music festivals still standing delivered a big program across multiple venues in Mullumbimby, with acts including Mental as Anything, Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou, Dave Graney and Bill Chambers, along with a number of emerging local performers.

Check out a great photo gallery from Jeff Dawson.



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